Posts Tagged ‘Labne’
Toasted Bulghur with Poached Chicken; a recipe to get you through the night
Such comfort food! Chicken and bulgur pilaf scented with cinnamon is a Lebanese favorite, one that is delicious, filling, and simple to make. As long as you are with me as I walk down memory lane like I did last week with Dimitri’s rice pudding, let’s head to the other side of town, East Lansing,…
Read MoreIngredient: Olives
One thing I love about being in the first year of this blog is that we get to cover so many essentials of the Lebanese way of eating. Olives rank right up there with flatbread and labne when it comes to staples in the fridge and on the table. Or on the kitchen counter, since…
Read MoreBaked Kibbeh: You say meatloaf, I say meatlove
Baked Kibbeh is a Lebanese tradition and a favorite way to make kibbeh. This savory dish fills the kitchen with an unforgettably delicious aroma while it’s baking. We like to eat kibbeh raw (kibbeh nayeh) the first day it’s made, then bake it in a sahnieh the next day. We aren’t the only ones making…
Read MoreTechnique: How to thicken yogurt for Labne
In Lebanese cuisine, labne is a thick yogurt spread served drizzled with olive oil as part of maza (many small plates) and used as a condiment with savory dishes. My Sitto ate her own labne every single morning, spread with the back of her spoon on two slices of buttered toast. She wasn’t so concerned…
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